S7E7 (episode #67): Martin Richardson on healing the hockey community
In this episode, the first in-person video recording for the show, Martin and Jeffrey discuss Marty’s career as a controller and CPA, how DAWG Nation started, what led him to dedicate himself to the org full time 5 years ago, his college soccer career, building an accessible ice rink, and much more. We even dig into my own passion for hockey, its influence on my life, and my ongoing work with his organization
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q0lCuruqT4M
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 7/13/23
DAWG Nation:
https://www.instagram.com/dawgshockey/
https://twitter.com/DawgsHockey
https://www.facebook.com/DawgNationHockeyFoundation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawg-nation-hocky-foundation/
Bio:
Experienced finance professional with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, business modeling, and tax planning. Also founder and president of one of Colorado's fastest-growing nonprofit charities (Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation). Skills include fundraising, executive networking, event management, board president, and business planning.
0:00 – Intro –
9:03 – College Sports
12:09 – Early Career
14:22 – Dawg Nation
20:53 – Dawg Nation Aid Stories
27:57 – Humboldt Broncos
30:19 – Jared Bednar
33:41 – Dawg Bowl
37:20 – Sled Hockey
40:38 – Willie O'Ree Hero Award Finalist
43:19 – Future of Dawg Nation
48:06 – Youth Soccer Coach
53:05 – Mentor
54:52 – Ask Jeff
1:01:11 – Most Grateful for
1:03:27 – Snap Your Fingers
1:05:42 – How to Support